Shelton v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Defendant was tried before a jury and found guilty of aggravated assault and false imprisonment. The evidence reveals that defendant mercilessly beat, restrained and gagged the victim with a sock when she resisted defendant’s sexual advances. This appeal followed the denial of defendant’s motion for new trial. Held:

1. Defendant’s contention that the evidence is insufficient to support his conviction for false imprisonment is without merit. The false imprisonment charge is supported by the victim’s testimony that defendant held her captive over a period, between an…